A new play area for kids that will also offer their parents sustenance is taking shape at Tysons Corner Center.
Tiny’s Corner Play Cafe is in the process of obtaining permits to build out an approximately 3,000-square-foot store on the mall’s second floor. The business will be located in Unit D9U in the former Lord & Taylor wing, next door to United Barber and the future Dick’s House of Sport.
McLean Day is always highly anticipated by local residents, drawing more than 10,000 attendees annually. But this year, the celebration will take on an extra-patriotic tenor with nods to the U.S.’s 250th birthday.
Set to return to Lewinsville Park (1659 Chain Bridge Road) on Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the annual festival will open its 111th year with a performance by the McLean Community Players — possibly a preview of their upcoming summer production of “1776,” the musical retelling of the Second Continental Congress and signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Good Tuesday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — May 5, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect showers and thunderstorms primarily before 3 p.m., with a high near 76°F and south winds of around 16 mph, gusting up to 31 mph. There’s an 80% chance of rain, with rainfall between a quarter and half an inch possible. Wednesday night will likely have showers, possibly including a thunderstorm after 11 p.m., with a low around 54°F. Winds will shift from west at 9 mph to north after midnight, and there’s an 80% chance of rain with new precipitation between a tenth and quarter of an inch, possibly higher in thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.
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Herndon is going all-in on a “hot and cool” theme with its newest festival, where upbeat and mellow musical performances will be complemented by activities such as a snowball fight and jalapeno-eating contest.
“Polar Heat on Lynn Street,” a free, day-long event on Saturday, May 16 sponsored by the town’s Parks and Recreation Department, will feature nonstop music on two different stages, food trucks, inflatables, a smores station and themed community vendor booths.
An existing restaurant at Reston Station will soon bring new life to the outdoor patio vacated at the end of 2025 by Matchbox.
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse is expanding to the patio, where it will open a “Plaza Bar” with seasonal menu offerings, cocktails and more this Friday (May 7).
Good Monday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — May 4, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect sunny skies with a high of 84°F and a southwest wind blowing at 10 to 17 mph, gusting up to 31 mph. On Tuesday night, there’s a 30% chance of showers after 2 am, accompanied by increasing clouds and a low around 63°F. Winds will be from the south at 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
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Local diners missing Maggiano’s Little Italy will want to circle their calendar for this year’s Taste of Tysons.
The foodie festival is returning to Tysons Corner Center for a fourth year on May 16 from noon to 3 p.m. with a preview of the forthcoming Italian restaurant among its highlights.
Mamma Lucia served its final pizza last night (Sunday) after nearly four decades in Fairfax City.
The humble but beloved institution announced on Friday (May 1) that it would permanently close on Sunday, May 3, a difficult decision necessitated by health challenges facing its owner, Rosa.
Good Friday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — May 1, 2026.
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
Here is what’s going on Saturday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
Expect mostly cloudy skies today with temperatures reaching a high of around 60°F. Winds will come from the north at 8 to 10 mph, with occasional gusts up to 20 mph. Tonight, the skies will be partly cloudy, and temperatures will drop to a low of approximately 42°F. Northwest winds will blow at 6 to 9 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
We hope you have a great weekend! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋
A new weekend brunch is coming to NAJA Mediterranean at the Mosaic District in Merrifield, inspired by traditional breakfasts across the Middle East and Mediterranean.
Restaurateur Tariq Alaeddin’s eatery, described as a “love letter from Beirut to America,” is hosting its first weekend brunch tomorrow (Saturday) at 2911 District Avenue.
